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Albania, Moldova End Missions in Iraq

December 23rd, 2008 | Comments Off

More allies can return home victorious. Two nations with relatively small militaries have made a big impact during their five years of military operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Albania and Moldova have supported coalition operations in Iraq since April and September 2003 respectively, however, their missions here came to a successful end during a ceremony held in each countries honor Dec. 18 at Forward Operating Base Marez. More than 200, 12th Contingent Albanian Komandos, and 20 Moldovan explosive ordnance disposal soldiers from their country’s sixth contingent were on hand to witness the casing of their nation’s colors. “These two great nations, Albania and Moldova, are two of the examples of the many nations that have given their sons and daughters to serve the Coalition for five-plus years,” said … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Our Allies, Rebuilding, War on Terror

Albanian Minister of Defence visits Herat

May 20th, 2008 | Comments Off

Let’s not forget that our allies are involved with us in the War on Terror. The Albanian Defence Minister Gazmend Oketa landed in Herat to address the national contingent serving under ISAF Regional Command West (RC-W) on 13 May. Minister Oketa met the Albanian soldiers and brought them a video through which their parents, children and wives greeted them. “I want you to see the faces and hear the voices of your relatives” he said. “I thank NATO for giving us the chance to take part in security missions like this. We are here to do our part in building a better future for this country.” “Soldiers” – he added – “be proud of what you are doing.” The 112 Albanian soldiers are based in Herat with their Italian and Slovenian colleagues. Their … Read entire article »

Filed under: Afghanistan, Our Allies, War on Terror

Muslim 911 Operator Arrested – Accessed Terror Watch List

May 7th, 2008 | 1 Comment

R News A former Monroe County 911 operator is under arrest, accused of accessing highly sensitive and restricted law enforcement information, including that on a terrorism watch list. Nadire Zenelaj, a native of Albania, is accused of 230 counts of unlawfully accessing restricted law enforcement and criminal records by computer, for her own purpose not related to any official business. Authorities say Zenelaj had been doing this over a three-year period. Investigators say Zenelaj had clearance to the information because of her status with the city as a 911 operator and accessed the information at times when her job did not call for her to do so. On three of the 232 occasions she allegedly accessed the database, authorities say Zenelaj accessed information linked to the site’s terrorism watch list. She now … Read entire article »

Filed under: Crime and Punishment, War on Terror

A Hero from a Foreign Land

February 6th, 2004 | Comments Off

Minister Majko offers condolences to Ervin Dervishi family Minister of Defense Pandeli Majko commiserates the family of the American soldier with Albanian nationality Ervin Dervishi. Minister Majko expressed to his family, on behalf of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania, deeply felt condolences for the unexpected loss of the 22 years old youngster. “We share in your pain and at the same time feel proud for the heroic act of your son”, said Minister Majko to Ervin’s parents in the United States through phone conversation. He informed them also that the Commando Regiment will organize Thursday a military ceremony to honor Ervin Dervishi, the ceremony is in honor to the fallen in duty. The Minister has required the Albanian troops in Iraq to be silent … Read entire article »

Filed under: Heroes, Iraq, Military, War on Terror